24．D 细节理解题。由最后一段的He carried the Olympic torch through Tian'anmen Square可以看出，姚明曾是奥运会的火炬手。由第二段可知，姚明退役是因为伤病原因，也就是说A项错误；由最后一段的第一句话可以看出B项错误；由第五段的第一句话Yao said he would return to work with his former Chinese team, the Shanghai Sharks可以看出姚明的篮球事业是从上海开始的，也就是说C项错误。
25．C 推理判断题。从该段中Morey的话Yao had a sense of humor, a great attitude and sense of responsibility. I hope we can continue his culture in the NBA.可以看出，他对姚明评价很高。
